Sessional Lecturer - SASHF - Colonialism and Tradition

Position

Sessional Lecturer – SAS
318H1F – Colonialism and Tradition

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Arts & Science

Department:
Asian Institute

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Course Number and

Title:

SAS
318H1F:
Colonialism and Tradition

Course

Description:

This course analyzes the impact of colonialism in South Asia and the various ways in which tradition intersects with and has reshaped colonialism in postcolonial South Asia. The course will examine the role of religion, education, ethnicity, gender, and caste. Some attention will be paid to postcolonial and indigenous theory.

Estimated enrollment: 50 students

Estimated TA support: 25 hours

Class schedule:
Thursdays 11:00–13:00

Delivery method: currently in-person; may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

Sessional dates:
September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Salary:
Sessional Lecturer I (SL I): $9,820.70;
Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term (SL I – LT): $10,510.03;
Sessional Lecturer II (SL II): $10,510.03;
Sessional Lecturer II—Long Term (SL II – LT): $10,760.27;
Sessional Lecturer III (SL III): $10,760.27;
Sessional Lecturer III—Long Term (SL III – LT): $11,030.35.

• Preparation of course syllabus and course marking scheme
• Planning and teaching weekly lectures
• Setting and marking assignments, tests, and exams, and course administration in accordance with University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook for Instructors
• Create and maintain Quercus site for the course
• Submission of grades
• Available for office hours for academic counselling of students
• Dealing with student enquiries, appeals and petitions
• Supervising and training TA

Minimum qualifications: Completed PhD in the disciplines of Anthropology, History, Sociology, Asian Studies, or related fields, and current knowledge of research in these areas. A strong scholarly background in disciplines relevant to the course is required. Applicants should have a strong commitment to teaching.

Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching and mastery of the subject area is preferred. Previous experience in teaching a similar course is preferred.

All individuals interested in this position must submit an updated Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Prior syllabi and teaching evaluations, if available, may be submitted as part of the application package.

Submit materials to:

Program Administrator and Communications Officer, South Asian Studies Program
Asian Institute at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto
Email:

Closing Date:
July 6, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT

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